I’ve missed a lot of opportunity for political commentary while focusing on the SOPA/PIPA activites, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t noticed. For example, a few days ago Jon Huntsman dropped out of the GOP race for the presidential nomination and threw his support to Mitt Romney. Damn shame, I say, but it was pretty … Continue reading Those little GOP rascals were at it again today
Friday night, October 29, Republican presidential candidate Gov. Rick Perry delivered a speech in New Hampshire. This video shows highlights from the speech, which has to rate as one of the most bizarre political speeches ever. With any luck, it will be the last speech Perry makes. I don’t know what the man was on … Continue reading End of the road, Rick
Poor Anita Perry. She seems even more misguided and clueless than her husband, GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry. She thinks hubby is doing poorly because of opposition to his strong Christian convictions. I guess she hasn’t watched his debate performances. Continue reading Perry’s wife claims Christian victimization
This just in. Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain today toasted Texas Gov. Rick Perry in the Florida straw poll. The former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza won with roughly 37 percent of the vote. Perry finished second, followed by Mitt Romney, who did not actively compete in the event. Here’s a breakdown of the results: Herman … Continue reading Cain reduces Perry to Texas Toast in FL straw poll
Democratic strategist and firebrand James Carville posted an article on CNN today titled “What should the White House do? Panic!” Great story for CNN to trumpet all day. Great attention-grabbing headline. But “panic”? Come on, James. You’re too smart for that. Nobody thinks clearly in panic mode. Nevertheless, Carville makes some very good points and … Continue reading Carville advises White House to panic
On CNN today, Jack Cafferty’s question of the hour: “Rick Perry says he can’t be bought for $5,000. How much will this comment haunt him?” My response: “I’ll give him $5,001 to drop out of the race.” Jack liked it. He read it on the air as his closing remark. Continue reading Cafferty and me — we’ve got a thing goin’ on
